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Do you want to work side by side with police officers, firefighters & hospital staff? The trauma intervention program is currently recruiting volunteers 16 yrs & older to provide emotional support at emergency scenes to victims immediately following a trauma or crisis.

The volunteers also provide practical assistance and explain the procedures of various agencies. So if you're a Fresno County resident with compassion and a desire to help others, register today!!
 
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TIP Volunteer Training Dates: August 8th 2024

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) Foothill Mountain of the Sierra's Inc. We are always looking for compassionate individuals who are ready to take the next step in serving their community.

Due to the high-sensitivity of work involved with our organization, all volunteers must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be 16-years-old or older
  • Clean driving record
  • Clean criminal history (complete background investigation will be performed)
  • Commit to (3) 12-hour shifts per month
  • Attend monthly Continuing Education meeting
  • Attend 36-hour training academy*

If you meet the above requirements, then we want you!

*The academy will teach you the five Emotional First Aid skills of reaching out, protecting, reassuring, organizing and reinforcing. It is taught with the help of rescue personnel and mental health professionals. Becoming a volunteer requires the 36 hours of training, a three-month field-training program, plus mandatory 3-hour continued education classes once per month.

I Orientation - Thursday: August 8th - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
II Understanding Survivors of Tragedy - Friday: August 9th - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
III Emotional First Aid Skills (EFA) - Saturday August 10th - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
& Sunday August 11th - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
IV Working Effectively in the the Emergency System - Tuesday: August 13th - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
V Street Smarts - Wednesday: August 14th - 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
VI Dealing With Death -Thursday: August 15th - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
VII Policies & Procedures - Friday: August 16th - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
VIII Completion Celebration - Saturday: August 17th - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
For Continuing Education (2nd Tuesday of Every Month) - Location: Sierra Oaks Senior Center
IX First Continuing Education Meeting Tuesday September 10th - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
X Second Continuing Education Meeting Tuesday October 10th - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
 
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